India aims to rebound from their Adelaide Test defeat as they face Australia in the third Test at the Gabba, starting December 14. Rishabh Pant, hero of India's historic 2021 victory at the venue, is poised to become the highest Indian run-scorer at the Gabba. Mohammed Siraj also has a chance to top the Indian wicket-takers list at the ground.
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